LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels has made his case to win the Heisman Trophy. Ballots went out Monday to over 900 voters of the prestigious award. To keep his Heisman buzz going, the LSU Sports Information Department unveil a website on Sunday night, thatkidjayden.com, that informs voters of all his accomplishments.
“We are going to do a series of videos and storytelling about Jayden,” said LSU SID Director Michael Bonnette.
Daniels is trying to become the third player in LSU history to win the Heisman, joining Billy Cannon and Joe Burrow. Bonnette says everyone in Purple and Gold are doing what they can to tout Daniels’ candidacy.
“Coach (Brian) Kelly has done a really good job of promoting Jayden and stepping out and really just pounding the drum on behalf of Jayden, so people will listen,” said Bonnette.
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Daniels will not play in a conference championship game this Saturday like his main competition. Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington signal caller Michael Penix Jr will face each other in the Pac-12 title game.
Bonnette says voters will watch that game, but he also hopes they check out Daniels’ Heisman website for more information on the fifth-year senior from California.
He says they are also releasing on their social media channels a four-part series of short videos on Daniels.
“You’re going to see some different views, different glimpses of Jayden and what you see on the field,” said Bonnette.
The website shows that Daniels leads the country in numerous stats, including total yards, total touchdowns, passing touchdowns, rushing yards, passer rating and the number of plays, 20 yards or more, which is 90.
RB Armani Goodwin gone
LSU running back Armani Goodwin has announced he’s entering the transfer portal. Goodwin was a four-star recruit out of Alabama and after only 16 carries in his freshman season in 2021. Goodwin started to make a name for himself in 2022 as he rushed for 267 yards on 45 carries and five touchdowns.
But he suffered a season-ending ACL injury against Arkansas. That injury happened in November, and he didn’t play this season.
LSU had eight scholarship running backs this season. Goodwin, Noah Cain and John Emery will not be back next season.
LSU’s leading rusher Logan Diggs could declare for the NFL draft.
Next year’s running back room could look like Diggs, Josh Williams could also return, Tre Bradford, Kaleb Jackson, Trey Holly and incoming freshman Caden Durham from Duncanville, Texas.
Tiger Stadium turns 100, new lighting system coming
LSU says it will spend the 2024 season celebrating the 100th anniversary of Tiger Stadium. For its 100th birthday, Tiger Stadium will see a new videoboard and lighting system and other upgrades. Get ready for LED lighting and light shows like other schools do after touchdowns and during time outs.
Great home schedule next season, with games against UCLA, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Alabama.